Description

Ralista 60 mg Tablet is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It also helps in minimizing the risk of developing invasive breast cancer in women who are at a high risk. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of clotting disorders. This medicine is not indicated for use in premenopausal women, children, and men.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ralista 60 mg Tablet

Hot flashessevere

Cramps and muscle spasmsevere

Joint painsevere

Sweatingsevere

Insomniasevere

Skin Rash

Bloody and Cloudy urine

Vaginal irritation

SEVERE

Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.

RARE

Observed in a small fraction of population.

This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

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Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Ralista 60 mg Tablet

Onset of action

The time required for this medicine to show its action is about 8 weeks.

Duration of effect

The time until which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

Safe with alcohol?

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendency has been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects on the fetus.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women due to the potential for severe adverse effects in the infants.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Ralista 60 mg Tablet

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Ralista 60 mg Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Ralista 60 mg Tablet

Osteoporosis

Ralista 60 mg Tablet is used in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

Prevention of invasive breast cancer

This medicine is used to decrease the chances of developing invasive breast cancer in women who are at a high risk.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Ralista 60 mg Tablet

Thromboembolic disorders

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of thromboembolic disorders due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

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Dosage

Missed Dose

If a dose of Ralista 60 mg Tablet is missed, take it as soon as you remember. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

- Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

- Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Ospemifenesevere

Levo-Thyroxinemoderate

Disease interactions

Thromboembolism

severe

Ralista 60 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of thromboembolic disorders due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Liver Disease

moderate

Ralista 60 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Renal Diseases

moderate

Ralista 60 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of renal diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Ralista 60 mg Tablet should be taken exactly as instructed by the doctor. It can be taken with or without food. The quantity consumed should not be greater or lesser than the prescribed one. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Report any adverse effects to the doctor immediately.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

- This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects on the fetus.

Breast-feeding

- This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women due to the potential for severe adverse effects in the infants.

General warnings

Hypertriglyceridemia

- This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of hypertriglyceridemia due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of cholesterol and triglycerides levels is recommended for such patients.

Heart disease

- This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of coronary heart diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Medical Conditions

- This medicine may cause severe adverse effects and may worsen the condition of the patients with certain pre-existing medical conditions. Hence, it is advised that you inform your doctor about all your medical conditions before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Other details

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

Ralista 60 mg Tablet produces estrogen-like effects on bone metabolism to prevent and treat osteoporosis. It blocks the effects of estrogen on breast tissue and reduces the risk of invasive breast cancer.

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